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Wadawurrung land Australia. Nature. Buddhism. ‘’Love is the absence of Judgment’’~ H.H. Dalai 🙏🌈 “Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love and then we return home” ~ Excerpt-Aboriginal proverb
📸 iph6 &16 - ref always if others
📸 iph6 &16 - ref always if others
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The Four Reliances
Rely on the teaching, not the teacher.
Rely on the meaning, not the words.
Rely on the definitive meaning, not the provisional meaning.
Rely on primordial wisdom, not consciousness’
~ Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö ~ The Realm of Shambhala
Rely on the teaching, not the teacher.
Rely on the meaning, not the words.
Rely on the definitive meaning, not the provisional meaning.
Rely on primordial wisdom, not consciousness’
~ Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö ~ The Realm of Shambhala
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“Love is the water of life. Drink it down with heart and soul”
~ Jalaluddin Rumi
~ Jalaluddin Rumi
Love is the water of life. Drink it down with heart and soul - The Times of India
Daily Ecstasy News: Valentine's Day, February 14, symbolises love in all its moods and myriad ways. We all need to be loved and to love. It's what makes life worth living.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
“Love is the water of life. Drink it down with heart and soul”
~ Jalaluddin Rumi
~ Jalaluddin Rumi
The Landscape is so dry atm with little rain, but the days are now cooling and feeling like Autumn 🍂 Love the change of seasons. Happy Valentines if you celebrate ♥️ “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”
— Henry David Thoreau
— Henry David Thoreau
February 14, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The Landscape is so dry atm with little rain, but the days are now cooling and feeling like Autumn 🍂 Love the change of seasons. Happy Valentines if you celebrate ♥️ “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”
— Henry David Thoreau
— Henry David Thoreau
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HH Dalai Lama.
🙏
HH Dalai Lama.
🙏
February 14, 2026 at 1:08 AM
♥️♥️♥️
HH Dalai Lama.
🙏
HH Dalai Lama.
🙏
1/ The word goes round Repins, the murmur goes round Lorenzinis,
at Tattersalls, men look up from sheets of numbers,
the Stock Exchange scribblers forget the chalk in their hands
and men with bread in their pockets leave the Greek Club:
There’s a fellow crying in Martin Place. They can’t stop him”
at Tattersalls, men look up from sheets of numbers,
the Stock Exchange scribblers forget the chalk in their hands
and men with bread in their pockets leave the Greek Club:
There’s a fellow crying in Martin Place. They can’t stop him”
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
1/ The word goes round Repins, the murmur goes round Lorenzinis,
at Tattersalls, men look up from sheets of numbers,
the Stock Exchange scribblers forget the chalk in their hands
and men with bread in their pockets leave the Greek Club:
There’s a fellow crying in Martin Place. They can’t stop him”
at Tattersalls, men look up from sheets of numbers,
the Stock Exchange scribblers forget the chalk in their hands
and men with bread in their pockets leave the Greek Club:
There’s a fellow crying in Martin Place. They can’t stop him”
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☸️ A journey beyond false identities 🪷 Buddhism meets science ✨Shunyata isn’t void — it’s compassion, interconnection, and freedom. Prof. Thurman guides the way. meridian-trust.org/video/buddhi...
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
☸️ A journey beyond false identities 🪷 Buddhism meets science ✨Shunyata isn’t void — it’s compassion, interconnection, and freedom. Prof. Thurman guides the way. meridian-trust.org/video/buddhi...
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Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara (also known as Sư Tuệ Nhân) leads a crowd of thousands walking for Peace in Annapolis on Thursday before returning home.
February 13, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara (also known as Sư Tuệ Nhân) leads a crowd of thousands walking for Peace in Annapolis on Thursday before returning home.
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📅 Washington, D.C. – February 10, 2026
Via Explorer World
Via Explorer World
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
📅 Washington, D.C. – February 10, 2026
Via Explorer World
Via Explorer World
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“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.”
~ Mary Davis, from ‘Goodreads’ - Living a contemplative life in harmony with nature.
~ Mary Davis, from ‘Goodreads’ - Living a contemplative life in harmony with nature.
February 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.”
~ Mary Davis, from ‘Goodreads’ - Living a contemplative life in harmony with nature.
~ Mary Davis, from ‘Goodreads’ - Living a contemplative life in harmony with nature.
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I'm feeling a bit like this today energetically. In case the image resonates with you, too.
Happy timeline-jumping Tuesday (woa) Finding restful grounding deeper practice meditation time feels extra important right now. Take care of your body, stay fully hydrated if you can as you travel this week.
Happy timeline-jumping Tuesday (woa) Finding restful grounding deeper practice meditation time feels extra important right now. Take care of your body, stay fully hydrated if you can as you travel this week.
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I'm feeling a bit like this today energetically. In case the image resonates with you, too.
Happy timeline-jumping Tuesday (woa) Finding restful grounding deeper practice meditation time feels extra important right now. Take care of your body, stay fully hydrated if you can as you travel this week.
Happy timeline-jumping Tuesday (woa) Finding restful grounding deeper practice meditation time feels extra important right now. Take care of your body, stay fully hydrated if you can as you travel this week.
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See I Got Back Up
Misty Lindsey
Misty Lindsey
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
See I Got Back Up
Misty Lindsey
Misty Lindsey
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from some writing I'm doing ...
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🌈 🙏
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
from some writing I'm doing ...
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Praise and Blame.
"When others blame you they cannot add a fault to you that you do not possess. When others praise you, you are not becoming a greater person because of that. Whatever others say about you does not affect your faults and qualities."
-HE Garchen Rinpoche🙏
"When others blame you they cannot add a fault to you that you do not possess. When others praise you, you are not becoming a greater person because of that. Whatever others say about you does not affect your faults and qualities."
-HE Garchen Rinpoche🙏
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Praise and Blame.
"When others blame you they cannot add a fault to you that you do not possess. When others praise you, you are not becoming a greater person because of that. Whatever others say about you does not affect your faults and qualities."
-HE Garchen Rinpoche🙏
"When others blame you they cannot add a fault to you that you do not possess. When others praise you, you are not becoming a greater person because of that. Whatever others say about you does not affect your faults and qualities."
-HE Garchen Rinpoche🙏
On meditation
“As Shantideva says, there is nothing that will not get easier with familiarity. Therefore, if one keeps trying, it will get more and more familiar, and as that happens it will become easier and easier.”
~ Teachings from Tibet
teachingsfromtibet.com
“As Shantideva says, there is nothing that will not get easier with familiarity. Therefore, if one keeps trying, it will get more and more familiar, and as that happens it will become easier and easier.”
~ Teachings from Tibet
teachingsfromtibet.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
On meditation
“As Shantideva says, there is nothing that will not get easier with familiarity. Therefore, if one keeps trying, it will get more and more familiar, and as that happens it will become easier and easier.”
~ Teachings from Tibet
teachingsfromtibet.com
“As Shantideva says, there is nothing that will not get easier with familiarity. Therefore, if one keeps trying, it will get more and more familiar, and as that happens it will become easier and easier.”
~ Teachings from Tibet
teachingsfromtibet.com
"To love is to recognize; to be loved is to be recognized by the other,"
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
February 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM
"To love is to recognize; to be loved is to be recognized by the other,"
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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This was my prayer today
I'm teaching myself Japanese, specifically Heart Sutra
This morning while practicing chanting I experimented running video simultaneously
Not perfect but here's how it came out
And my RED CARDINAL friend made surprise appearance 1:40 lower right ♥️
May the Force be with us 🙏💫
I'm teaching myself Japanese, specifically Heart Sutra
This morning while practicing chanting I experimented running video simultaneously
Not perfect but here's how it came out
And my RED CARDINAL friend made surprise appearance 1:40 lower right ♥️
May the Force be with us 🙏💫
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
This was my prayer today
I'm teaching myself Japanese, specifically Heart Sutra
This morning while practicing chanting I experimented running video simultaneously
Not perfect but here's how it came out
And my RED CARDINAL friend made surprise appearance 1:40 lower right ♥️
May the Force be with us 🙏💫
I'm teaching myself Japanese, specifically Heart Sutra
This morning while practicing chanting I experimented running video simultaneously
Not perfect but here's how it came out
And my RED CARDINAL friend made surprise appearance 1:40 lower right ♥️
May the Force be with us 🙏💫
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My Christmas cactus is blooming again. I believe it’s more beautiful than before.
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
My Christmas cactus is blooming again. I believe it’s more beautiful than before.
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There was 7 inches of snow in my yard a couple days ago ... and today there are little Persian speedwell flowers in the lawn (which I'm seeing described as a "winter annual weed").
February 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
There was 7 inches of snow in my yard a couple days ago ... and today there are little Persian speedwell flowers in the lawn (which I'm seeing described as a "winter annual weed").
1/ “The problem with samsara is that we start to live in the theatre and then we don't know where our home is anymore. So dharma is really just about going home.
It doesn't mean you then have to abandon the theatre. You can come back into the theatre……
It doesn't mean you then have to abandon the theatre. You can come back into the theatre……
Post from James Low • Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings - YouTube
The problem with samsara is that we start to live in the theatre and then we don’t know where our home is anymore. So dharma is really just about going home....
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February 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
1/ “The problem with samsara is that we start to live in the theatre and then we don't know where our home is anymore. So dharma is really just about going home.
It doesn't mean you then have to abandon the theatre. You can come back into the theatre……
It doesn't mean you then have to abandon the theatre. You can come back into the theatre……
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Four paintings from tne 'Bush flowers' series, by Raelene Stevens, contemporary Australian Indigenous artist from the Tweed Valley area of NSW #WomensArt
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Four paintings from tne 'Bush flowers' series, by Raelene Stevens, contemporary Australian Indigenous artist from the Tweed Valley area of NSW #WomensArt
“Upon entering the town of Shravasti one morning, the Buddha finds the streets empty, the doors locked and the windows closed. Angulimala is in town! Though the residents beg him to hide, without fear the Buddha continues his walk.”
Excerpt:-
Thich Nhat Hanh - the story of Angulimala
Excerpt:-
Thich Nhat Hanh - the story of Angulimala
February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“Upon entering the town of Shravasti one morning, the Buddha finds the streets empty, the doors locked and the windows closed. Angulimala is in town! Though the residents beg him to hide, without fear the Buddha continues his walk.”
Excerpt:-
Thich Nhat Hanh - the story of Angulimala
Excerpt:-
Thich Nhat Hanh - the story of Angulimala
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“The message is simple: love and conserve our wildlife.”
Steve Irwin, Conservationist (1992-2006)
Pics: Brighton, Melbourne
Steve Irwin, Conservationist (1992-2006)
Pics: Brighton, Melbourne
February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
“The message is simple: love and conserve our wildlife.”
Steve Irwin, Conservationist (1992-2006)
Pics: Brighton, Melbourne
Steve Irwin, Conservationist (1992-2006)
Pics: Brighton, Melbourne